What's The Difference?

September 27, 1987

I READ Richard Shepherd's column questioning the millions of dollars spent in bringing the pope to the United States, including Miami. It is interesting to note Shepherd's reference to the question of the ''separation of church and state,'' because the state, Dade County and Miami kicked in for protection.

I wonder how Shepherd can explain his use of that question as it applies to the pope's visit and not use the ''separation of church and state'' issue where I believe it also applies, and that is to the cross on the water tower in St. Cloud.